EarthDesk for Mac

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 20, 2015

A static desktop image, although pretty, often loses its luster in a short time. EarthDesk, with multiple, real-time updated views of Earth, presents the perfect replacement for the stale, static image on your screen. In addition to the stunning views of Earth, the program features numerous options for configuring map images, giving you complete control over the maps on your screen. We like the variety of views and 3D renderings of the globe as seen from space. Maps also can be centered on a particular city. You can watch as the map remains stationary while the sun and moon move about your home location as the center point, for example. EarthDesk's customization options and ease of use make it not only educational, but fun for anyone with an interest in our planet.

What’s new in version 6.6

Improved stability and bug fixes.Additional support for Yosemite and El Capitan.

EarthDesk for Mac

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: November 20, 2015

Latest update: November 20, 2015

Version: 6.6

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X 10.7
OS X 10.10
OS X 10.11
Mac OS X 10.6
OS X 10.9
OS X 10.8
Mac OS X

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 54,875

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.2/5

25 User Votes

Not worth the time.
wdr--2008June 29, 2013
Pros
beautiful, if my desktop is empty.
Cons
But my desktop is never empty, so I can't se it.
Summary
Worthless.
Fantastic app
margaretmilesNovember 14, 2012
Pros
Good idea.
Cons
Rather slow
Summary
Great app and friendly support team.
Looks visually UGLY unless UPAY MORE FOR Hi-Res Clouds!
redmarbleJune 18, 2012
Pros
Easy to install.
Cons
NOW, need to pay more for "Hi-Res" clouds! (This used to be free until recent update!) Looks visually HORRIBLE unless you PAY MORE for the hi-resolution clouds. Low-res clouds are now included with the price of the app.
Summary
I bought this app for its visually appealing look. Hi-res clouds were included with the paid app. UNFORTUNATELY, low-resolution clouds are included and you WILL NEED to PAY MORE for Hi-Res clouds! Without Hi-Res clouds, this app now looks HORRIBLE!!
Watch out for subscription fees!
Ed1eySeptember 23, 2011
Pros
Beautiful desktop in high resolution
Cons
Until very recently, clouds were displayed in HD, but they are now in SD and it look terrible. Apparently the person that used to make the HD clouds for free now wants to be paid, and Xeric plan to charge you $12 per year for the clouds.
Summary
Expect to pay much more than the advertised $25 for this product.
Best desktop ever
geonlaineJuly 27, 2011
Pros
I can check on what's in store for us weatherise
Cons
none that I can think of
Summary
Great application
Easy on the eye
joe.mckennaApril 15, 2011
Pros
Works very well.
Cons
A little slow to load
Summary
Very good response when I had a problem
New version 5.7, doesn't have clouds but the 5.6.2 did!
NoCloudsOnEarthDeskApril 4, 2011
Pros
The older version, 5.6.2, worked well and I enjoyed it. It had no trouble. It, most importantly, had clouds. The upgrade doesn't. Their support told me that they would try to figure out why the 5.7 version doesn't have clouds - the whole point of it?
Cons
The newer version 5.7 does not work. The support for this company, after 4 plus tries has told me to give up and use the older version. So if you don't mind that there is no clouds on the 5.7 version then you will find it to be ok. Stick with 5.6.2!
Summary
The 5.6.2 version for Mac works like a charm! The upgrade 5.7, as admitted by Karen from Xeric Design's support department does not work as far as providing clouds, the reason for the desktop. They are still working out the bugs. So, bottom-line, stick with the older version and you will have a nice desktop but if you try to upgrade to the 5.7 you will be in for frustration (a week's worth for me). Their support team did get back to me and tried 4 plus times to solve the issue, mainly by having me uninstall and re-install the program many many times. So now I have the older version, the 5.6.2 back on and it works fine. I believe that in the future there will be a working 5.7 program. But not as of this writing, 4 April 11.
Very nice graphics. I really enjoy this app.
LiquidatorApril 2, 2011
Pros
Realistic cloud cover and the moon phases are awesome!
Cons
No problems so far.
Summary
very good to have an idea what's around
yolanta--2008March 27, 2011
Pros
it changes quite quickly
Cons
I cannot see any
Summary
Suspicious
herbincowboyzDecember 16, 2010
Pros
Can't say I have one.
Cons
I like the person who said they did not like the way it acted like a virus, found the way this could not just be trashed was a little suspicious. Had to go to System Preferences... and find it in Other.. and then delete it.
Summary
I would like to read more postings on this product, as my security system and the Mac security system found this product a bit suspicious.

Developer’s Description

By Xeric Design

View a near-real-time high-resolution image of Earth on your desktop.

EarthDesk replaces your desktop picture with a high-resolution image of Earth, complete with accurate current lighting conditions (sun, moon, city lights, and real-time clouds). This image will change throughout the day to reflect the movement of the sun, moon, and clouds in real time. Tons of features like city lights at night, zoom capabilities, and political and satellite maps make this a top-notch earth viewer.